Tickets

2010-2011 Saturday Series for Young Audiences

Tickets for all performances are $10 for adults and $7 for those under 16 years.
Subscriptions are available for the entire eight-show season, at 20% off. Subscriptions are priced at $44 for those under age 16, and $64 for adults. Call the box office at 734-663-0681 to book your subscription!
THE LAUGH OUT LOUD SHOW with magician Jim Carmody

THE LAUGH OUT LOUD SHOW with magician Jim Carmody -Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 1 pm

Jim's Laugh Out Loud Show is 45 minutes of side-splitting family entertainment. Packed with audience involvement, magic, music, jokes, absurdities and good old-fashioned fun! Jim Carmody's exciting, fast-paced style of educational entertainment is the secret to his success. For more than 28 years he's been spreading his message and inspiring America's youth with all the thrills and excitement of his live performances. Appropriate for all ages!

 Guy Louis

World Music Tour with Guy Louis -Saturday, November 20, 2010 at 1pm

A multicultural musical adventure! You will see an impressive collection of instruments on display including a European Renaissance Lute, a Sitar, Tamboura, Tabla Drums from India, a Native American Drum, a wide variety of African Drums and percussion instruments, and an electric guitar. The program begins in Native America, travel to Renaissance Europe, Africa, India, and finally back to modern America. As questions and group dynamics are encouraged we will explore ideas of world interaction and cooperation in a positive and exciting future. Appropriate for all ages!

 LaRon Williams

Stories for the Season of Light with LaRon Williams - Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 1 pm

All over the world there are cultures that observe an annual tradition of extending the waning light of the day. Celebrate this Holiday Season with LaRon Williams as he presents a dynamic blend of original and traditional tales that will bring light to your New Year. His highly participatory performances will thrill the young and the old. Appropriate for all ages!

Imagine That!

"Imagine That!" Presented by Janet Marie & m'Archibald - Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 1 pm

I'm here, You're here, Everybody's here, We're going to have a good time now! If you like Sing-Along Songs, Share-Along Stories, and just plain Good-Old-Fashioned FUN, this is the show for you. Perennial Family Favorites Janet Marie & m'Archibald present one of the most up-beat, enjoyable performances you and your kids will ever love! Original and Traditional Songs and Stories are presented in this couple of characters' trademark Musical-Story-Theatre style and everybody in the audience gets into the act. Calling all Cuddlebugs, it's time to Imagine That! Appropriate for pre-k through 2nd grade.

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Fables Galore and More - Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 1pm

Presented by Performance Network, Book and lyrics by Kimberly Yost, music by Patrick Farrell and Gene Gaunt Fast! Fun! Fabulous! This musical adaptation of fables and tall tails from around the world will have audiences in stitches! All of the classic fables are here - Aesop, Ananse and more - with a modern flair! This 45-minute show humorously reminds us of the lessons and morals that we have been learning for thousands of years. Appropriate for all ages!

 MegaMasks

People Dancing presents "MegaMasks" - Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 1 pm

Renowned Michigan dancers Suzanne Willets-Brooks, Christina Sears Etter and choreographer Whitley Setrakian Hill, open up a world of fantasy and magic in a one-woman (and multi-monster!) presentation that features the wonders of theatrical masks and costumes. Imagine a woman in a leopard-skin dress, roller blades and a two-foot high monster mask dancing to the soulful sounds of Etta James! Imagine a monster made out of a mattress telling children her favorite bedtime story about a scary little girl that lurks under the bed! This is dancing, storytelling and education at its most engaging! Appropriate for all ages

 Opus Mime

Michael Lee and Opus Mime - Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 1 pm

A delightful collection of "stories" and sketches performed by Michael Lee and Opus Mime. Most are hilarious, with a few tender moments, and maybe even a mushy love story. Plenty of fun costumes and music, too! And there might even be an audience member or two on stage. Appropriate for all ages!

 Coco Celebrates Spring

Coco Celebrates Spring - Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 1 pm

Through music, puppetry, movement, magic and lots of audience participation, Maureen on mandolin and her kazoo playing puppet pal Coco, celebrate spring. Enjoy the rain, the bunnies, butterflies and flowers as Coco romps through the meadows. See what happens to an old lady who swallows a fly!! Appropriate for pre-k through 2nd grade.